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slHappy 2018!http://www.kpss.si/en/news/notices/srecno-2018
Wishing You a Jooyous Holiday Season an a successful and Satisfying New Year.NOTICEhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/notices/notice
Visitors are informed that on Thursday 17.8.2017 the electric train at Fontaniggeah will not be available.FREE TRANSFERS WITH THE ELETRIC TRAINhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/notices/free-transfers-with-the-eletric-train
The summer is hot and the distances in the Sečovlje Salina Nature Park (SSNP) are long, so from 25.7.2017 to 31.8.2017 individual visitors with the purchase of the entrance ticket for the visit of the SSNP and the Museum of Salt-making will be allowed a free return journey with an electric train. From Monday to Friday, the train will depart at 12.00 from the reception at the Fontanigge entrance to the Museum of Salt-making, with the return at 13.00 from the Salt-making Museum to the reception. We are looking forward to your visit.COLLECTION OF FAMILY SALT in the Sečovlje Salina Nature Parkhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/notices/collection-of-family-salt-in-the-secovlje-salina-nature-park
We have prepared an interesting " Salt collecting Family Program", which takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9.00:
Would you like to discover what is a "gavero", what are "taperini", how much salt can a salter collect in one day?Film Cars-outhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/project-carsout/film-carsout
Survey CARS-OUT!http://www.kpss.si/en/news/project-carsout/survey-carsout
In the frame of the project CARS-OUT! new trails will be constructed and environmentally friendly means of transport will be purchased for ‘’greener’’ visitation of the Secovlje Salina Nature Park.Mobile Audio Guide through Sečovlje Salina now in five languageshttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/notices/mobile-audio-guide-through-secovlje-salina-now-in-four-langu
We are proud to announce that from today your mobile guide NEXTO is available in five languages: slovenian, english, italian, german and french. Your are welcome to try this smart audio guiding in Sečovlje Salina Nature Park.Sečovlje Salina Nature Park Trailerhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/notices/secovlje-salina-nature-park-trailer
You are welcome to visit us all who want to experience unforgettable moments.St. George - Saltpans Feasthttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/notices/st-george--saltpans-feast
Sunday, 24 april 2016 in Sečovlje Salina Nature Park at LeraBirdwatching with an experthttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/notices/birdwatching-with-an-expert
The Bird watching is the observation of birds in nature. Is an extraordinary passion that can capture everyone, adults and children.Conservation Guidelines Action D 9http://www.kpss.si/en/news//conservation-guidelines-action-d-9
Man and Nature in Sečovlje salt-panshttp://www.kpss.si/en/news//man-and-nature-in-secovlje-saltpans
FINAL Report
Covering the project activities from 01/10/2010 to 30/09/2015NATURE CONSERVATION PROGRAM "LIFE AFTER LIFE"http://www.kpss.si/en/news//nature-conservation-program-life-after-life
Overview of the floristic diversity in Sečovlje Salina Nature Parkhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news//overview-of-the-floristic-diversity-in-secovlje-salina-natur
The report on the monitoring of the target species of birds in the LIFE project MANSALThttp://www.kpss.si/en/news//the-report-on-the-monitoring-of-the-target-species-of-birds-
Monitoring of the Mediterranean Killifish in Sečovlje Salina Nature Parkhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news//monitoring-ribe-solinarke-v-secoveljskih-solinah_2
The report on the implementation of tasks within MANSALT LIFE project LIFE 09 NAT / SI / 000376Thalasso Spa Lepa Vida at the Natour Alpe-Adria Fair 2016http://www.kpss.si/en/news/notices/thalasso-spa-lepa-vida-se-predstavlja-na-sejmu-natour-alpead_2
International Natour Alpe-Adria Fair, an event with 26-year tradition, is this yeas specialized in green, active tourism and combined with the boutique business exchange Natour. ADVENTURE NATURE is the slogan of a revived fair event which will is happening at the GR – Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre between 27 and 30 January 2016.
Second LIFE project film ''Man and Nature in Sečovlje salt-pans''http://www.kpss.si/en/news//drugi-life-film-clovek-in-narava-v-secoveljskih-solinah_2
In the frame of LIFE MANSALT project the second, longer film was produced. The film with the title ''Man and Nature in Sečovlje salt-pans'' is presenting the connection between humans and nature through centuries in this area.Second LIFE project film ''Man and Nature in Sečovlje salt-pans''http://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/second-life-project-film-man-and-nature-in-secovlje-saltpans
In the frame of LIFE MANSALT project the second, longer film was produced. The film with the title ''Man and Nature in Sečovlje salt-pans'' is presenting the connection between humans and nature through centuries in this area.Concluding LIFE MANSALT Publicationshttp://www.kpss.si/en/news//concluding-life-mansalt-publications
Film Life on a higher groundhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news//film-life-on-a-higher-ground
HAPPY 2016http://www.kpss.si/en/news/notices/happy-2016
KPSS Team wishes you a happy and prosperous New Year 2016.New leaflet LIFE MANSALThttp://www.kpss.si/en/news//new-leaflet-life-mansalt
The results of the LIFE MANSALT project presented in the new leafletNew leaflet LIFE MANSALThttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/new-leaflet-life-mansalt_2
The results of the LIFE MANSALT project presented in the new leafletLIFE MANSALT project concludedhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/life-mansalt-project-concluded
At the end of September our five year long LIFE MANSALT project was concluded. The project activities which started in October 2010 aimed to improve the conservation status of target animals and their habitats. The project team comprised more than 40 employees of the company SOLINE.LIFE MANSALT concluding press conferencehttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/life-mansalt-concluding-press-conference
At the concluding press conference on the LIFE MANSALT project, held on Friday 16 October 2015, results of the five-year LIFE+MANSALT project, which was concluded on 30 September 2015, were presented. Within the framework of the project »LIFE MANSALT – Man and Nature at the Sečovlje Saltpans«, 7,056,366 EUR were envisaged to be drawn (48.75% contribution by EU, 48.27% by the financers of the Republic of Slovenia and Telekom d.d., and 2.89% by SOLINE d.o.o.).Life on a Higher Groundhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/life-on-a-higher-grounf
Film about the Project LIFE MANSALT.New breeding islands for rare and endangered birds in the LIFE areahttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/new-breeding-islands-for-rare-and-endangered-birds-in-the-li
In the last days new breeding islands for rare and endangered bird species were constructed in the frame of LIFE MANSALT project.
Encouraging results of Habitat action plan in SSNPhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/encouraging-results-of-habitat-action-plan-in-ssnp
The Habitats Directive is the Directive on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (The Council Directive 92/43 / EEC on the Conservation of Natural Habitats and of Wild Fauna and Flora - "The Habitat Directive"). It was adopted by the Council of Ministers on 21st May 1992. The Directive has been amended several times, last in 1995 when Austria, Finland and Sweden joined.CARS-OUT! work in full progresshttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/project-carsout/carsout-work-in-full-progress
The project CARS-OUT! is implemented from January 2015 and the first results are already noticeable. Our workers work hard so the consolidation of the existing road and anti-dust layer to provide access for small electric vehicle is almost completed. At the same time also works on the wooden path from the entrance to the park are in full progress. Both infrastructure projects are of great importance to achieve key project aims; no visitor entering the park with motor vehicle and environmentally sustainable visitation of KPSS.Visit to the Norwegian CARS-OUT! partnerhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/project-carsout/visit-to-the-norwegian-carsout-partner
In the past days the project group from Sečovlje Salina Nature Park and Strunjan Landscape Park visited the Norwegian project partner in the National Park Jotunheimen. The visit was part of the CARS-OUT! activities. The friendly staff showed us the most interesting points of the park and explained how the motor traffic is organized in Jotunheimen park
In January 2015 we started a new project CARS-OUT! - Environmentally friendly visit of protected areashttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/project-carsout/in-january-2015-we-started-a-new-project-carsout--environmen
Three partner protected areas with various problems caused by motorized visit (road, sea and air) meet in the project. The project aims to conserve nature through offering visitation in an environmentally acceptable manner. Applicant will construct visitor infrastructure to become the first Slovenian managed nature park with no motorized access for visitors.Exhibition Six-Feet Wonders In SSNPhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/exhibition-sixfeet-wonders-in-ssnp
Photographic exhibition on butterflies and grasshoppers is opened in the gift-shop at Lera/SSNP until 20 July. The author is photographer Anja Čop who – with assistance of Stanislav Gomboc, experts on butterflies and grasshoppers – took pictures of these interesting creatures. Gomboc has previously investigated the butterfly and grasshopper fauna of Secovlje Salina and was surprised to find almost 1000 butterfly species. According to his view, such diverse fauna of insects in the Secovlje Salina is also result of careful management with dryland habitats in the area within the frame of LIFE MANSALT project. The extend of semi-dry areas, forming appropriate habitat for halophyte communities, has been increased in the recent years. Salt-loving plants are important for some butterfly species.
Milestone exceeded! LIFE MANSALT project: 81 workshops since the start of the project!http://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/milestone-exceeded-life-mansalt-project-81-workshops-since-t
Pupils from the primary school in Murska Sobota, who participated at the educative LIFE MANSALT workshop in SSNP where the importance of saline environment for breeding of endangered bird species, especially Terns, is presented, were the 81 pupil's group attending these workshops. Planned number of 80 workshops within the duration of the LIFE project is thus already reached. Workshops are extremely important tool to raise awareness and provide knowledge on the importance of the habitat management for conservation of biodiversity.
Sečovlje Salina Nature Park awarded the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2015http://www.kpss.si/en/news/notices/krajinski-park-secoveljske-soline-prejemnik-certifikata-odli_2
The award is based on review ratings, overall rating and quantity and recency of reviews. To qualify for a Certificate of Excellence, a hospitality business mus maintain an overall TripAdvisor rating of at least four out of five, have a minimum number of reviews and have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least twelve months.
The Sečovlje salina Nature Park was awarded 4 out of 5 stars and rated as the top Portorož and coastal attraction.How To Ensure Favourable Conditions For Mediterranean Killfish IN SSNP?http://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/how-to-ensure-favourable-conditions-for-mediterranean-killfi
Nola Obersnel, student at the University of Maribor, Faculty on Mathematics and Natural Sciences, has presented her thesis on ecological parameters which influence population of the Mediterranean Killfish in SSNP. The thesis was undertaken under the auspices of prof. dr. Lovrenc Lipej and his team of researchers.Favourable Conservation Status Of The Mediterranean Killfish In SSNPhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/favourable-conservation-status-of-the-mediterranean-killfish
FAVOURABLE CONSERVATION STATUS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN KILLFISH IN SSNP
Fisheries Research Institute of Slovenia has undertaken monitoring survey of the population of the Mediterranean Killfish in Slovenia. This species is found in saline and brackish waters along the Slovenian Coast. Assessment of the overall population of Mediterranean Killfish in Slovenia are encouraging.HAPPY 2015http://www.kpss.si/en/news/notices/srecno-2015_2
Wishing You a Joyous Holiday Season and a Succesful and Satisfying New Year 2015.How to preserve a colony of terns in Sečovlje Salina against a numerous population of Hooded Crows and other aerial predators?http://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/how-to-preserve-a-colony-of-terns-in-secovlje-salina-against
At the end of the last century, the Hooded Crow was not a common bird in Sečovlje pans. Since then, however, the population of these birds increased tremendously. They live and nest on the edge of the saltpans, in areas where a growing number of human waste provides them with plenty of food. This was not the case in the past as the harsh winters decimated their population. Today, there are also less natural predator of crows, mainly hawks, which naturally regulated the crow population.Invasive alien plant species in the Sečovlje Salina Nature Parkhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/notices/invasive-alien-plant-species-in-the-secovlje-salina-nature-p
Due to the development of technologies and reduction of distances that were once insurmountable for the spread of certain species, a number of non-native species is increasing.
These species do not spread in a natural way, they immigrate in our country with a human help.First nutrias in Sečovlje Salinahttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/notices/first-nutrias-in-secovlje-salina
Nutria is a kind of aquatic mammal, native to South America. In the last century, it was already introduced to Europe, where it was cultivated primarily for its fur. Numerous animals have escaped from captivity, settled in waters throughout Europe, where environment apparently suits them and furthermore, they rapidly proliferate.Renovation work on the roof of the Centre for visitors KPSS on Lerahttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/notices/obnovitvena-dela-na-centru-za-obiskovalce-kpss-na-leri_2
Yesterday 23/10/2014 we started renovation work on the roof of the Centre for visitors. After the renovation of the roof will be gradually restored the interior spaces of the center, so visitors are kindly asked for understanding. At the same time we are finishing the renovation of the observation deck. Viewing platform will be soon available again for the visitors of the ParkVisit of the LIFE project participants from Bulgariahttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/visit-of-the-life-project-participants-from-bulgaria
In 2014, we hosted in Sečovlje Salina Nature Park our colleagues from Bulgaria, which are carrying out different LIFE projects. On 23 May 2014, we had a visit from the project MC-SALT, LIFE/10/NAT/IT/000256 representatives, which are partners of the Italian carrier of the LIFE project. Moreover, on 16 October 2014, we hosted representatives of two LIFE projects, namely the project Salt of Life, LIFE08/NAT/BG/000277 and the project Life for the Burgas Lakes, LIFE08/10/NAT/IT/000256.
Second international Adriatic Flyway Conferencehttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/notices/second-international-adriatic-flyway-conference
From the 30.9.2014 to 03.10.2014 held the Second international Adriatic Flyway Conference, organized by the organization Euronatur. The conference was participated and presenting the KPSS by I. Škornik co-authored with A. Sovinc entitled "Securing favorable ecological status of species and Habitats and traditional Salinas: visitor management and salt-production process and Sečovlje Salina Nature Park" where we wanted to present a model management of protected areas.Spring Opening of Thalasso Spa Lepa Vidahttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/notices/thalasso-spa-lepa-vida-v-soboto-175-ponovno-odpira-vrata_2
Thalasso Spa Lepa Vida at the saltpans will be opened again on 17th May, 2014.
Amids the saltpans you can indulge yourself with a variety of wellness and relaxations programms.In our Thalasso Spa Lepa Vida in the middle of the salt fields, we offer you the gifts of the sea which have a refreshing impact on the body, establish balance in the body, give it energy as well as nourish and regenerate the skin. You can choose from different treatments with natural products from the Sečovlje Salina Nature Park. Salt-pan mud and brine – “mother” water, salt, and sea water are the most important parts of the thalassotherapy at the salt pans. Of them, salt-pan mud and brine are recognized by the Ministry of Health as being natural healing substances.
Where do our turtles disappear in summer?http://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/where-do-our-turtles-disappear--in-summer
The interim results of the monitoring of the population of the European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis), which was done in the frame of the LIFE project MANSALT in Sečovlje Salina Nature Park, has provided interesting findings and opened up some new questions.Get to know Slovenian LIFE projectshttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/get-to-know-slovenian-life-projects
There are nine ongoing projects in Slovenia. Seven projects fall under the LIFE+ Nature and Biodiversity component. These projects focus on the conservation/management/restoration of habitats (freshwater wetlands, the Natura 2000 site of Sečovlje salina, the Ljubljanica River corridor and the lower Drava river) and species (nocturnal animals such as moths and bats, Mediterranean shag, wolf). Two projects aim to disseminate information and raise the profile of environmental issues (project Rebirth is seeking to increase and improve the recycling of industrial and construction/demolition waste for use in the construction sector whereas the project Aquaviva aims at improving public awareness in Slovenia about the importance of protecting and conserving freshwater ecosystems).
New Entry Feeshttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/notices/nove-cene-v-kpss_2
By 1.1.2014, the predicted change of Park's entrance fee and guided tours of the Park. More about the new prices can be found on page Entry Fees!LIFE MANSALT year 2013http://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/life-mansalt-year-2013
End of the year is the time to evaluate results and achievements. LIFE MANSALT Team is proud to tell that the project run smoothly in the year 2013 and in line with the project goals and time lines.
New issue of the Solni cvet newsletterhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/nova-stevilka-glasila-solni-cvet_2
The last issue of the Solni cvet newsletter in 2013 has been released.We wish you all the best in 2014!http://www.kpss.si/en/news/notices/srecno-2014_2
Wishing you a joyous Holidays and a Succesful and Satisfying New Year 2014!Environmentally-friendly transport in the Parkhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/climaparks/environmentally-friendly-transport-in-the-park
Within the framework of the work package entitled "Sustainable management: parks as examples of good practice«, a study on environmentally-friendly transport was implemented during the project duration in Sečovlje Salina Nature Park. From the visitors we wished to get their opinion about the reasonableness and utility of electric vehicles for transportation through the Park. We purchased two Elefteria electric bikes, which could be used by the visitors at Lera free of charge. After the tests, they were kindly requested to fill in a questionnaire.Visitation trend in Sečovlje Nature Parkhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/climaparks/-visitation-trend-in-secovlje-nature-park
This trend can be defined as direction into which the people's spare time habits are moving. Trend is the basic direction, presenting the effect of factors that work on the long run.8 professional conference - Review of the management of Natura 2000 siteshttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/8-professional-conference---review-of-the-management-of-natura-2
On Nov.13th the 8.professional conference - Review of the management of Natura 2000 sites was organized by the Institute for Nature Conservation.European pond turtle is getting a new home in the Sečovlje Salina Nature Parkhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/european-pond-turtle-is-getting-a-new-home-in-the-secovlje-salin
In the framework of the project LIFE Mansalt attention is also focused to provide favorable ecological status for the preservation and existence of the European pond turtle, the only European freshwater turtle. Research carried out by experts in the area of the Korea wetlands at the former coal mine Sicciole have confirmed that there this is a major area for endangered species in the country. At the same time, it was found that the extent and depth of the water in this wetland is reducing and that the area is being overgrown.Welcome to naturehttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/climaparks/welcome-to-nature
In the period 2010-2013 nine parks – four from Slovenia and five from Italy – have designed and implemented a range of activities in the framework of the Climaparks project. This publication presents part of research results and the solutions tested through pilot projects. Besides our professional work, we have also made a lot of interesting presentations and programmes for visitors. Visit all project partners and learn more about our activities. For more information, please go to www.climaparks.eu. Enjoy your tour of nature parks!Monitoring of fauna in areas Adriawet2000http://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/monitoring-of-fauna-in-areas-adriawet2000
In the framework of the LIFE Project at 10/25/2013 in Fiumicello in Italy we participated in the conference "Monitoring of fauna in areas Adriawet2000". KPSS is not a partner of this project, but due to the issue at the event we exhibit the rollups representing Project LIFE MANSALT.Collection of scientific and professional papers ofthe project Climaparkshttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/climaparks/collection-of-scientific-and-professional-papers-ofthe-project-c
Presented here is a collection of scientific and professional papers based on the research activities conducted in the scope of the project Climaparks – Climate Change and Management of Protected Areas. Nine protected areas from Slovenia and Italy have worked together on this project for over three and a half years. As the project title implies, Climaparks was not solely a research project.Final conference of the strategic project Climaparkshttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/climaparks/final-conference-of-the-strategic-project-climaparks
In the Friday, 18.10.2013 in Portorož ended a three-day gathering of the partners of the strategic project ClimaParks. On Wednesday 10/16/2013 in the visitor center at Lera (KPSS) held a meeting of partners, one day later (17/10/2013) in the Emerald room of GH Bernardin held the final conference, which was attended by about 100 participants and 13 speakers. The Friday, 10/18/2013, the project partners interacting at the final boat trip Laho.New, festive issue of the newsletter Solni cvethttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/new-festive-issue-of-the-newsletter-solni-cvet
The new issue of the newsletter Solni cvet was released on occasion of the feast of Municipality of Piran.LIFE MANSALT presentation in Cervia – Sapore di Salehttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/life-mansalt-presentation-in-cervia--sapore-di-sale
Delta del Po Regional Park Emilia Romagna organised and event Sapore di Sale between 6th – 8th September 2013 in Cervia.Monitoring visit of LIFE+ MANSALT projecthttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/monitoring-visit-of-life-mansalt-project
Dr. Mitja Kaligarič, representative of LIFE Monitoring Team visited Sečovlje Salina Nature Park on 5th of September.Invitation to the final conference of the project climaparkshttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/climaparks/invitation-to-the-final-conference-of-the-project-climaparks
We invite you to the final conference of the strategic project CLIMAPARKS, which will be held on Thursday 17th October 2013 in the Emerald Hall at Hotel Bernardin, where we will present the results of our project.Reconstruction of the Jernej Channel – Important milestone reachedhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/reconstruction-of-the-jernej-channel--important-milestone-reache
Reconstruction of the left embankment of the Jernej Channel is an important contribution towards reaching the overall goal of the LIFE MANSALT project: securing favorable ecological status for target habitats and species in the Secovlje Salina Nature Park.
August Issue of Solni cvet newsletter is outhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/august-issue-of-solni-cvet-newsletter-is-out
We are happy to present you the second 'summer' issue of the newsletter Solni cvet.New issue of Solni cvet newsletterhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/new-issue-of-solni-cvet-newsletter
Solni cvet is not resting during these hot summer days.Salt pans and LIFE MANSALT in the European Parliament in Brusselshttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/salt-pans-and-life-mansalt-in-the-european-parliament-in-brussel
On Tuesday, 28th May Sečovlje Salina Nature Park and LIFE MANSALT project were presented at the exhibition in the European Parliament opened by the Slovene Member of the European Parliament, dr. Romana Jordan. The exhibiton was attended by 60 people (members of EP, ambassador, other guests). The main purpose of the exhibition was to present this unique piece of rich biodiversity and cultural heritage and at the same time to highlight the importance of European projects, like the ongoing LIFE MANSALT project for Natura 2000 sites. At this occasion we also presented to the guests the trailer of the upcoming film LIFE – High Life.Visit of EU members of the Parliament in the parkhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/vip/visit-of-eu-members-of-the-parliament-in-the-park
Yesterday a group of members of the European Parliament from Germany, Estonia and Great Britain, accompanied by the Slovene member of the European Parliament Mojca Kleva Kekuš, visited the park. We presented them the protected area, its management model and the ongoing EU projects. During the meeting we raised the issue of park’s management authority legal status when applying for EU funds. The company SOLINE is a private company managing a state park, performing a public service of nature conservation and therefore has limited possibilities for EU funding because of its profitability.Adriatic East Coasthttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/notices/adriatic-east-coast
Summer, sun and seas of azure blue: most people think of a holiday on the beach when they hear the words East Adriatic Coast. The EuroNatur guide “East Adriatic Coast” shows impressively that the region has a great deal more to offer.Press Conference LIFE reconstruction works in the St. Bartholomew channel and presentation of new floating excavatorhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/press-conference-life-reconstruction-works-in-the-st-bartholomew
On Tuesday, 05/02/2013 at 10.00 we invite you to join us at the press conference in the framework of the project LIFE MANSALT - Man and Nature in Sečovlje salt pans. The press conference will take place in the visitors center of Sečovlje Salina Nature Park. At the event we will present the progress of the project, reconstruction works in the St. Bartholomew channel and show you the new floating excavator purchased within the project.
Movements of the shag Šime in Octoberhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news//movements-of-the-shag-sime-in-october
A little less than two months have passed since two Mediterranean Shags, named Ari and Šime, were equipped with GPS telemetry devices. This time we present the map of Šime ‘s movements in October. Unfortunately, the young individual Ari died soon after it was equipped with the device.Guidelines for conservation of target habitats in the Natura 2000 area – channel Sv. Jernejhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news//guidelines-for-conservation-of-target-habitats-in-the-natura-200
Guidelines for conservation of target habitats (river estuary, Spartina stands) in the Natura 2000 area – channel Sv. Jernej are intended to provide advice in the process of planning of technical works in this channel.Action plan for the period 2012-2022 for three target breeding bird specieshttp://www.kpss.si/en/news//action-plan-for-the-period-2012-2022-for-three-target-breeding-b
Action plan for the period 2012-2022 for three target breeding bird species in the project LIFE MANSALT (Kentish Plover, Little and Common Tern) has been elaborated as one of the deliverables of the project.Reconstruction Technology of the embankment in the Parkhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news//reconstruction-technology-of-the-embankment-in-the-park
Na Sečoveljskih solinah si preteklost in prihodnost podajata roko. Stoletja že solinarji na enak način pridelujejo sol in se ozirajo v nebo, kakšno bo vreme. Samo morje, sonce, veter in njihove roke so elementi, ki na teh solinah usmerjajo pridelavo soli in podpirajo razmere za izredno bogat svet rastlin in živali. Več stoletij solinarji tu uporabljajo enaka lesena orodja, ponavljajo enake gibe, uravnavajo vodo prek preprostih lesenih zapornic na enak način.Key legal basis concerning environmental protection, which must be taken into account when planning the renovation of the local port in the Jernej canalhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news//key-legal-basis-concerning-environmental-protection-which-mu
Občina Piran je decembra 2009 pridobila s strani Agencije RS za okolje delno vodno dovoljenje za ureditev pristanišča za posebne namene – krajevno pristanišče v Jernejevem kanalu s pogojem, da je treba v dveh letih od pravnomočnosti tega dovoljenja pridobiti gradbeno dovoljenje. S tem dovoljenjem se je pravica urejanja območja znotraj KPSS, s katerim upravlja koncesionar (podjetje Soline d.o.o.) prenesla na Občino.Best LIFE Nature Projects 2011http://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/best-life-nature-projects-2011
The EU Member States represented on the LIFE Committee and the European Commission's LIFE Nature Unit have announced the Best LIFE Nature Projects 2011.Mr. Milan Zver, member of the EP, visited the parkhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/vip/mr-milan-zver-member-of-the-ep-visited-the-park
On 16.11.2012 the Sečovlje Salina Nature Park hosted Mr. Milan Zver, MEP and his wife. We presented the area's most precious natural and cultural heritage, and the results of ongoing works of the project LIFE + MANSALT.LIFE workshops going onhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/life-workshops-going-on
Last week we visited two kindergartens, one in Sveti Peter and the other in Sečovlje. 60 children were very interested to find out what is the salt-pans environment like. In addition to the presentations of salt production strong emphasis was put on the animals and plants that are dependent on salty environment.EUROPARC Federation Conference, Genk, 22.- 25.10.2012http://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/europarc-federation-conference-genk-22--25102012
Theme Re-connect (nature-nature, people-nature, companies-biodiversity, policy-practice). This year’s conference and annual assembly of EUROPARC Federation was held in Genk, Belgium, between 22.-25.October. The conference theme was ''Re-connect'' (nature-nature, people-nature, companies-biodiversity, policy-practice).LIFE brochureshttp://www.kpss.si/en/news//life-zgibanke
The project LIFE MANSALT presents LIFE brochures in five languages ​​mutations.LIFE tender for the supply of materials and construction of the left embankment along the Jernej channelhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/life-razpis-za-dobavo-materiala-in-izgradnjo-nasipa-ob-levem
On the Public Tender Portal under the serial number JN11517/2012 we have posted a public tender for the supply of materials and construction of the left embankment along Jernej channel. The call consists of 7 lots. Providers can apply for one or more lots at the same time.SOLNI CVET – new issue of the newsletterhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/solni-cvet--new-issue-of-the-newsletter
A new issue of the Newsletter Solni cvet is available. 8.000 copies were delivered to the households of the municipality of Piran.Conservation status of Spartina swards community in Jernej channel slightly worsehttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/conservation-status-of-spartina-swards-community-in-jernej-chann
Spartina swards form a community that is only found in our country at specific sites along the seashore. It is highly endangered species and therefore inserted on the Annex to the EU Habitats Directive. Special attention and protection of this species is an obligation for all EU Member States.Visit at the PENEDA - GERES National Parkhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/climaparks/visit-at-the-peneda---geres-national-park-portugal
Within the Climparks project the partners had the opportunity to participate to the second study trip provided by the project. The selected destination, after the Lake District National Park last year, was Portugal and more specifically the National Park of Peneda-Gerês, the first and only National Park in Portugal.SOLNI CVET – new issue of the newsletterhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/solni-cvet--nova-stevilka
New issue of the Newsletter Solni cvet is available. 8.000 copies were delivered to the households of the municipality of Piran.Monitoring visit of the LIFE MANSALT project areahttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/monitoring--visit-of-the-life-mansalt--project-area-
On Tuesday, 19.09.2012, the representative of the LIFE External monitoring team visited the project area. The beneficiary presented the progress of the project actions to the monitor and demonstrated the ongoing field activities.
Children from Lucija Elementary school Lucia on LIFE workshophttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/children-from-lucija-elementary-school-lucia-on-life-workshop
On Tuesday, 11.09.2012 children from Lucija Elementary school participated at the LIFE workshop. Through the activity of 'building a wall' and producing nesting islets and controlling water inflow they have learned how important is the water regime to ensure that plant and animal species can survive and reproduce.
Professor. Dr. Stjepko Golubič visited the Sečovlje Salina Nature Parkhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/vip/professor-dr-stjepko-golubic-visiting-the-kpss
On Friday, 13 July 2012, the Sečovlje Salina Nature Park visited world-renowned expert Professor. Dr. Stjepko Golubic of Boston University in the USA.Romana Jordan, Member of European Parliament, visited the Sečovlje Salina Nature Parkhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/secoveljske-soline-obiskala-slovenska-poslanka-v-evropskem-p
Friday, 22.6.2012 dr. Romana Jordan, Member of European Parliament, visited the Sečovlje Salina Nature Park. The purpose of the visit was to discuss the implementation of LIFE MANSALT project. Further discussion was based on the future of the EU financial instrument for the environment and climate protection (continuation of LIFE+) for the period 2014-2020. We were pleased to show the results of the conservation actions already undertaken during the boat trip and guided tour.LIFE workshop at Nursery school Ledinahttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/life-workshop-at-nursery-school-ledina
On Wednesday, 30th May we visited the Nursery school Ledina. 126 children learned that Secovlje Salina Nature Park is home to many interesting birds and other animals and plants that are adapted to this special, salty world.Ministry of agriculture and environment has issued a new LIFE brochurehttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/ministry-of-agriculture-and-environment-has-issued-a-new-life-br
The new brochure presents all the ongoing and already finished LIFE projects in Slovenia at the occasion of LIFE 20th Anniversary.
LIFE Event at the Ministry of Agriculture and the Environmenthttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/life-event-at-the-ministry-of-agriculture-and-the-environment-
On the Friday, 18th May the Ministry of Agriculture and the Environment organized a meeting to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the European LIFE program and the Habitats Directive.SSNP CELEBRATES LIFE 20th ANNIVERSARYhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/praznovanje-20-obletnice-life-programa-v-kpss
On the occasion of the LIFE 20th anniversary, yesterday, SSNP organized children's workshops and a press conference. The workshops were attended by 60 children from local schools who create paper birds (Black-winged Stilts) and adorned canvas bags with LIFE motifs.10th SALTERS FEASThttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/notices/10th-salters-feast
The past weekend was very busy in Salina . In the frame of 10th Salters feats Saturday morning children's workshops were organised in the afternoon our colleague Iztok Škornik presented his new book entitled Ecological and faunistic review of birds in Secovlje Salina. In the evening we gathered at the opening of the exhibition of paintings and poetry prepared by Ubald Trnkoczy and Vinko Moderndofer.ART CONTEST - Awards and honorshttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/art-contest---awards-and-honors
In April, we sent an invitation to participate in the art contest to all coastal maternity schools and elementary schools. The themes of the contest were two: the first was related to the salt, the other to LIFE project and nature.LIFE workshops at 10th Salters feasthttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/life-workshops-at-10th-salters-feast
Saturday 21.4. and Sunday 22.4. we organised LIFE workshops for children in the frame of 10th Salters feast . Children were very creative and they made their own birds, they painted on textile and decorated salt bags with motifs from park's nature and salt making.LIFE workshops at the 10th Salters feasthttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/life-delavnice-na-10-solinarskem-prazniku
Join us at the workshops organised in the occasion of the 10th Salters feast Saturday, 21.4. and Sunday, 22.4. in the Visitors' center in Lera between 10.00 and 13.00. The workshops are suitable for children from 4-10 years. For more information please contact us at: barbara.sovinc@soline.siThe conference 'Opportunities of Environment and Climate'http://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/posvet-priloznosti-okolja-in-podnebja
Monday, 26th March we attended a conference 'Opportunities of Environment and Climate'' - establishment of a Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE), organized by the MEP Dr. Romana Jordan in Ljubljana.Cveto Marsič donates the second painting to the company SOLINEhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/notices/cveto-marsic-donates-the-second-painting-to-the-company-soline
Cveto Marsič has used the studio in the Salina (renovated house along the Drnica channel) for his artistic work for the last two years. The artists donates one of his art works every year to the company SOLINE and in this way enriches the permanent art collection of the company. This year's work is the second one, the first is permanently exhibited in our shop in Portorož (Solni cvet)We are presenting the fourth LIFE posterhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/we-are-presenting-the-fourth-life-poster
We have prepared the last poster in the series of four, which presents nature in SSNP between March and May. All those who wish the poster to be sent to their home addresses, please send a mail to barbara.sovinc@soline.si. The senders of the first ten mails will receive the poster free of charge at their homes.Presentation of the ClimaParks Projecthttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/climaparks/predstavitev-projekta-climaparks-v-kpss
Since yesterday in the multimedia center (MMC) of the Sečovlje Salina Natural Park at Lera the presentation of the project ClimaParks is available for visitors.Leaflet LIFE in foreign langaugeshttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/leaflet-life-in-foreign-langauges
Visitors of the SSNP are invited to learn more about project LIFE MANSALT through the leaflets in foreign langauges. Leaflets are also available in printed form.WebCam on Lerahttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/climaparks/webcam-on-lera
Since today at Lera started broadcasting live images to the Internet is one of the Skyline webcam.
LIFE workshop in the Public Preschool Morjehttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/delavnice-life-v-vrtcu-morje
Today we carried out the first workshop for preschool children in the Public Preschool Morje in Lucija. After the presentation of species and habitats that are protected through the LIFE project children created their own paper-made Black-winged Stilt. Through the workshop activities children realized the importance of preserving wetland habitats for various flora and fauna species and their role in providing water for humans.
New issue of the council's periodical ''Solni cvet'' (the Flower of salt) and the third LIFE poster is out!http://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/new-issue-of-the-councils-periodical-solni-cvet-the-flower-o
On page 32 of this issue, you can again read an article on the LIFE MANSALT project. We wish you a pleasant reading! We have prepared the third poster in the series of four, which presents nature in SSNP between December and February. All those who wish the poster to be sent to their home addresses, please send a mail to barbara.sovinc@soline.si. The senders of the first ten mails will receive the poster free of charge at their homes.Info point CLIMAPARKS in Visitor Centre MMChttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/climaparks/info-point-climaparaks-in-visitor-ventre-mmc
Within the framework of the project CLIMAPARKS we set up in Visitor Centre MMC at Lera the "Info Point" where visitors can read all about the project and climate change.The first conference of the CLIMAPARKS projecthttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/climaparks/the-first-conference-of-the-climaparks-project
On Thursday, 24 November 2011, the first conference of the CLIMAPARKS Project titled Protected Areas Facing Climate Change will be held in the Municipal Council Hall in Venzone, Italy.Raziskava sredozemskega vranjeka v Sloveniji - Simarine Natura (LIFE)http://www.kpss.si/en/news/projects/raziskava-sredozemskega-vranjeka-v-sloveniji--simarine-natur
Na DOPPS-u so 1. septembra začeli izvajati projekt Life+ z naslovom »Preparatory inventory and activities for the designation of marine IBAs and SPAs for Phalacrocorax aristotelis desmarestii in Slovenia« (Raziskava in aktivnosti za razglasitev morskih IBA-jev in SPA-jev za sredozemskega vranjeka Phalacrocorax aristotelis desmarestii v Sloveniji).European Commission visited the Sečovlje Salina Nature Parkhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/european-commission-visited-the-secovlje-salina-nature-park
On Wednesday, 19.10.2011 the representatives of the European Commission visited the Sečovlje Salina Nature Park. The visit was dedicated to see the progress achieved during the first year of running the LIFE MANSALT project.13th MEDMARAVIS Pan-Medietarranean Symposiumhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/nature-conservationist-monitoring/13th-medmaravis-panmedietarranean-symposium
Od 13.10.2011 do 18.10.2011 je v Algheru na Sardiniji potekal vsesredozemski simpozij (13th MEDMARAVIS Pan-Medietarranean Symposium), ki ga je organizirala mednarodna organizacija MEDMARAVIS (Mediterranean Marine Bird Association), katere član sveta in predstavnik RS je tudi I. Škornik.We are presenting the 2nd poster to youhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/we-are-presenting-the-2nd-poster-to-you
We have prepared the 2nd poster in the series of 4, which presents nature in SSNP between September and November.
All those who wish the poster to be sent to their home addresses, please send a mail to barbara.sovinc@soline.si. The senders of the first ten mails will receive the poster free of charge at their homes.
Edge channels protect terns against land predatorshttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/edge-channels-protect-terns-against-land-predators
Within the LIFE+ MANSALT project, the so-called edge channels that run along the borders of salt fields filled with seawater have been dug at Fontanigge.New issue of the council's periodical ''Solni cvet'' (the Flower of salt) is outhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/new-issue-of-the-councils-periodical-solni-cvet-the-flower-of-sa
On page 26 of this issue, you can again read an article on the LIFE project and nature conservation. We wish you a pleasant reading!The activities carried out within the LIFE+ project bring new cognitions about the salina birds.http://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/the-activities-carried-out-within-the-life-project-bring-new-cog
Within the framework of monitoring the successfulness of activities carried out within the LIFE+ project, separate individuals of the characteristic salina birds, such as stilts, terns and plovers, have been marked with aluminium and colour rings.Reality show in SSNPhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/reality-show-in-ssnp
While reading the title of this chapter, some people might have become slightly confused … Is it possible that the people managing the Park have totally forgotten about the ecologically acceptable ethics and morals and succumbed to the unhealthy patterns of the western civilization?Works on the reconstruction of the embankment along the Drnica are in full progresshttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/works-on-the-reconstruction-of-the-embankment-along-the-drnica-a
Within the LIFE+ MANSALT project, the embankment along the Drnica is being reconstructed. It will be made of stone, while its main role will be to protect the southern part of Fontanigge against uncontrollable flooding by water that can come either from the Drnica and Dragonja catchment (as was the case during the last floods in September 2009) or from the sea (disastrously high tides in December 2008).A demanding reconstruction of sea defence walls between the salt-pans and the seahttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/a-demanding-reconstruction-of-sea-defence-walls-between-the-salt
Within the LIFE+ MANSALT project, works on the reconstruction of sea defence walls, which separate the pans from the sea, are also taking place. These walls are in a very bad state; their separate sections were built prior to World War II and have never been thoroughly repaired since then.The first action within the life project's framework concludedhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/the-first-action-within-the-life-projects-framework-concluded
In the last few days, the first of the nature conservancy activities, earmarked to provide for a thorough control over the Sečovlje Salina Nature Park's water regime, was concluded successfully within the LIFE+ MANSALT project.Clay Terns for "adoption"http://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/clay-terns--for-adoption
The workshops, prepared within the project, plan also the '' adoption '' of a Tern.The first leaflet of the LIFE MANSALT projecthttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/the-first-leaflet-of-the-life-mansalt-project
Within the LIFE project, the first leaflet was published and for the first time presented on May 25th, 2011, within the Green Week 2011 framework at the workshops held in SSNP and the stands of the European Commission’s representatives in the centre of Ljubljana.
The leaflet presents, in a condensed and well transparent manner, the project’s key activities, its contribution to the conservation of biodiversity in SSNP, as well as its significance for the local community’s development in this Natura 2000 area.
First Posterhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/first-poster
The first poster from the series of 4, which will present nature through all four seasons in Sečovlje Salina Nature Park, was issued recently.Now we know where terns are nestinghttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/now-we-know-where-terns-are-nesting
Within the framework of LIFE workshops, primary school groups become acquainted with the mutual connectedness and dependence of species and their habitats in SSNP. LIFE workshops begin with guided tours across the park, where children learn about the basic characteristics of the salina ecosystem, particularly about the significance of the controlled water regime.Presentation of the project in Ljubljanahttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/presentation-of-the-project-in-ljubljana
On Wednesday, May 25th, the LIFE MANSALT project was presented at a stand in the centre of Ljubljana on the invitation by the representatives of the European Commission in Slovenia within the Green Week 2011.Roger Crofts’ visit to SSNPhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/roger-crofts-visit-to-ssnp
On Friday, May 6th, Sečovlje Salina Nature Park was visited by Roger Crofts, former President of the Protected Areas Commission within the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).Presentation of the initiative to lengthen the airport runwayhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/presentation-of-the-initiative-to-lengthen-the-airport-runway
At the end of April, the Spatial Planning Directorate at the Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning presented a supplemented initiative within the national spatial plan for Portorož Airport, the investor of which is the Ministry of Transport, Civil Aviation Directorate.The MANSALT project on Earth Dayhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/the-mansalt-project-on-earth-day
On Earth Day April 22nd, the MANSALT – Man and Nature in Sečovlje Salina project was presented at a workshop held in Tržič Primary School.After several decades, the Grande Channel protects again the stone wallhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/after-several-decades-the-grande-channel-protects-again-the-ston
Some years ago, a large part of the stone wall along the left bank of the Drnica Channel was washed away by high waters.New issue of the council's periodical ''Solni cvet'' (the flower of salt) is outhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/new-issue-of-the-councils-periodical-solni-cvet-the-flower-of-sa
On page 24 of this issue, you can read an article on the LIFE project and nature conservation. We wish you a pleasant reading!Workshops held in Sečovlje Salina Nature Parkhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/workshops-held-in-secovlje-salina-nature-park
Within the framework of the project LIFE MANSALT – Man and Nature in Sečovlje Salina, workshops for school groups are organised in SSNP. The main objective of LIFE + MANSALT project is to conserve biodiversity in SSNP.Public awareness raising workshopshttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/public-awareness-raising-workshops
Within the LIFE project 80 workshops are to be organised, at which not only the special features of the area’s biodiversity will be presented, but also the purpose of the LIFE project as well as the advantages and significance of the Natura 2000 network for the conservation of species and habitats according to the conservation and sustainable use principle, which enables people and the living world to live in harmony.Implementation of implicit sanation work for habitat conservationhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/implementation-of-implicit-sanation-work-for-habitat-conservatio
The impacts of the September 2010 floods in the Dragonja Valley are well visible in SSNP as well.7 million Euros for the preservation of Sečovlje Salina Nature Parkhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/7-million-euros-for-the-preservation-of-secovlje-salina-nature-p
Seča, November 19th, 2010 – The firm SOLINE Pridelava soli d.o.o. present the »MANSALT – Man and Nature in Sečovlje Salina« project, designed for long-term biodiversity conservation of in the area of the Sečovlje pans.Grain by grain, the hen fills her belly!http://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/grain-by-grain-the-hen-fills-her-belly
SSNP is an area with well emphasized lasting interlacement of man with nature, which no doubt has high ecological, biotic and landscape qualities. SSNP is therefore a nature park as well as part of Natura 2000 areas, which link the areas of nature conservation in the EU that were formed in order to provide for survival of the most precious European plant and animal species and habitats.
As the salt-pans were co-created by man, he is also obliged to maintain them regularly. The reconstruction of emankments within the LIFE project has been earmarked for providing control over the water regime that is essential for the pans’ living world. At the same time, all works must be implemented in the traditional manner which, of course, enables the area’s landscape characteristics to be preserved as well. Within the project’s framework, the employed have cleared a plot of land on the edge of the park, where they carve stone that is to be built into the ancient walls along the channels.The LIFE project provides for a new life for the local populationhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/the-life-project-provides-for-a-new-life-for-the-local-populatio
Starting with October 1st, 2010, 21 new workers, mostly local construction workers, were employed within the LIFE project framework. In the ensuing five years of the project’s actual duration, they will participate in major reconstruction jobs on the embankments, with which a control over the salina’s water regime will be ensured.It has started!http://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/it-has-started
In Sečovlje Salina Nature Park (hereinafter referred to as “SSNP”), the first implementation work planned within the LIFE project framework began on the embankments. According to the planning phase, which includes additional training of the employees and the carried out implementation work, the Soline d.o.o.’s workers are currently constructing a rock sea-wall, which will protect the stone wall at Picia, in the area that boasts great diversity of species and habitats at Lera.European funds for Sečovlje Salina Nature Parkhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/european-funds-for-secovlje-salina-nature-park
At the end of 2009, the Sečovlje Salina Nature Park applied for a project within the EU’s LIFE + nature and biodiversity call for proposals.
The five-year project entitled “Man and Nature in Sečovlje Salina” was eventually confirmed by the European Union, and the project designed to conserve biodiversity in the area of Sečovlje salt-pans began to be implemented on October 1st, 2010.The terns' nest-site inundated with seawaterhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/the-terns-nest-site-inundated-with-seawater
Yesterday, seawater was let in between the artifical islands for the breeding terns.Nest-site for ternshttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/nest-site-for-terns
The Sečovelje salt-pans are the only known breeding site of the Little Tern in Slovenia.
Postcard and calendar for the Park's visitorshttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/postcard-and-calendar-for-the-parks-visitors
A postcard and a calendar have been issued within the LIFE project.Concluding works at the terns' nest-sitehttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/concluding-works-at-the-terns-nest-site
These days, final works are being carried out at the sandy nest-sites for terns at Picca.
Monitoring of the specieshttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/monitoring-of-the-species
In 2005, we began to monitor the abundance of certain species in the Park.Reconstruction of the levee at Piccahttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/reconstruction-of-the-levee-at-picca
The most demanding operation carried out within the LIFE project framework has been the reconstruction of the inner levee at Picca.
Purchase of machineryhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/purchase-of-machinery
With the means of the LIFE project, two vehicles as well as a motocultivator and hydraulic dredger arm have been purchased.
The terns' LIFE nest-site completedhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/the-terns-life-nest-site-completed
Today, the employees of SOLINE Salt Production, d.o.o., concluded the works at the terns' nest-site.
LIFE sluice gatehttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/life-sluice-gate
Apart from border ditches, a sluice gate has been built at the end of the Pichetto channel.
Sečovlje Salina Nature Park's management planhttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/secovlje-salina-nature-parks-management-plan
Within the LIFE project framework, a 10-year management plan for the Park is being also prepared.
Visitor Centrehttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/visitor-centre
The former workshops along the Park's administrative building at Lera are being currently turned into the Park's Visitor Centre. Visitor Centre at Lera Projection Hall A projection hall with 90 seats, also suitable for presentations and lectures, has been opened in one of the building's larger rooms. In the adjacent part of the building, sanitary facilities as well as drink dispenser are available to the visitors, while the larger room in the back part of the building will be turned into an attractive multimedia room by this summer.
Mowing of levees and grasslandshttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/mowing-of-levees-and-grasslands
In the winter of 2003/2004, most of the levees along the main salt-pans' channels were mown after more than a decade.
Building and maintenance of border ditches at Fontaniggehttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/building-and-maintenance-of-border-ditches-at-fontanigge
These ditches, which once upon a time already ran along the borders of the Sečovlje salt-fields, will prevent land animals (e.g. martens and cats) to reach the nests of salt-pan birds on the little islands in the middle of salt-fields.
Sanation of transverse levees in evaporation basisns at Lerahttp://www.kpss.si/en/news/life/sanation-of-transverse-levees-in-evaporation-basisns-at-lera
The sanation is carried out with a small working machine; the reconstructed levees are made entirely of earth material.